New ZealandHipkins stands by claims over women who prompted Northland's snap lockdownPolice say there wasn't enough evidence to suggest the women used false documents.09 Mar 01:05 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Four deaths, 22,454 cases, 742 in hospital with Covid-19March 9 2022 Chris Hipkins spoke just before the Ministry of Health announced there were 22,454 community cases and four deaths today. There were 742 people hospitalised including 19 in ICU.Watch09 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandFirst Covid death in Gisborne, South Auckland rest home sees half residents test positiveThe man was admitted to hospital by ambulance last Friday.08 Mar 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelHelp! What happens if I catch Covid-19 overseas?Herald Travel answers your questions about international travel during the pandemic.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-positive healthcare staff can now work as a 'last resort'Plans are underway to allow Covid-positive staff to treat Covid patients.08 Mar 02:33 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Almost 24,000 community cases today, 756 people in hospitalMarch 8 2022 There are 23,894 new Covid-19 cases today - including 9881 people in Auckland. Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay said 756 people were in hospital and 16 were in ICU or HDU.Watch08 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandMoH acknowledges waits to report RAT results over the phoneAn Auckland woman said it took days to report her daughter's RAT result over the phone.06 Mar 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: Michael Baker's three predictions for 2022What can NZ expect in year 3 of Covid-19? Epidemiologist Michael Baker explains.06 Mar 12:41 AM
New Zealand15,161 cases, one death, 618 in hospital - case drop 'encouraging' but caution urgedThe seven-day rolling average of cases is 17,272, up from 16,687 yesterday.06 Mar 12:36 AM
New ZealandTop cop on what we need to learn from the Parliament protest violence"We need to think as a nation how we got there & how we avoid being there in the future."05 Mar 07:39 PM
New ZealandEpidemiologist says Auckland's Omicron cases may have peakedMichael Baker says he is "cautiously optimistic".05 Mar 08:07 AM
New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Saturday 5th MarchMarch 5 2022 There were 18,833 community cases of Covid-19 in the community today. Five more people have died with Covid-19, bringing NZ's toll since the pandemic began to 68. Watch05 Mar 02:58 AM
New ZealandCovid cases drop below 19,000, five more deaths - health chiefs' warningFive deaths and 22,535 cases were registered yesterday.05 Mar 12:55 AM
New ZealandLive: Omicron's grip - daily cases could be almost 100k; expert's warning for age groupRod Jackson says the only numbers that matter are hospitalisations and deaths.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 22,535 new Covid cases, five deathsLatest deaths in Tauranga, Waikato, Dunedin and Middlemore bring toll to 67.04 Mar 12:34 AM
New ZealandTesting staff abused, assaulted amid RAT scrambleThe abuse is compromising the DHB's ability to carry out tests.04 Mar 12:21 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 22,535 new Covid-19 cases; five deaths4 March 2022 There are 22,535 new Covid-19 cases today and a further five deaths have been reported. There are now 67 people who have died with Covid since the outbreak started in 2020.Watch04 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandLive: Omicron outbreak to peak soon; cases could now be as high as one in 10More than 23,000 new Covid cases were reported on Thursday.03 Mar 05:51 PM
New ZealandWaikato DHB fearful of fuelling copycat attacksPeople's safety and fears of informing hackers among reasons for Waikato DHB's secrecy.03 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandFears of dire staff shortages as Omicron hits dozens of aged care homesCoalition includes Age Concern, Grey Power, the Nurses Organisation and Alzheimer's NZ.03 Mar 02:12 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Covid-19 cases hit 23,183 - peak expected in week or twoMarch 3 2022 There are 23,183 new community cases of Covid-19, director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield announced.Watch03 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandMinistry of Health launch rapid antigen test request siteTo order a test, a person will need to go through the step-by-step process online.02 Mar 07:08 PM
New ZealandWellington Covid test sites under pressure, stadium being set up insteadThere are long queues at existing sites, causing traffic jams on State Highway 1.02 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 22,152 new Covid-19 community casesMarch 2 2022 There are 22,152 new community cases of Covid-19 today and 405 people in hospital with the virus.Watch02 Mar 12:00 AM
TravelThink getting a pre-departure RAT for international travel is easy? Think againKiwis confused over 'shocking' lack of information on pre-departure RAT tests.01 Mar 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Huge pressure': Hospital at 93 per cent capacity as Omicron surgesBut the Health Minister says he is 'confident' hospitals were prepared for the outbreak.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationFrustrated on the frontline: Northland education leaders want critical worker status and easier access to RATsNorthland education leaders demand RATs kits for teachers and school staff.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Let's not make this the new toilet paper': Warning as demand for RATs ramps upOne pharmacy owner sold up to 6000 RATs to the public across five outlets on Monday.01 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Nearly 20,000 new Covid-19 community casesMarch 1 2022 There are nearly 20,000 new community cases of Covid-19 today, with 373 people in hospital, nine of whom are in ICU, and just under 100,000 active cases.Watch01 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandMeet the first NZer to legally use dried cannabis flower to treat pain"Patients like me, we are not interested in getting high and feeling stoned..."28 Feb 09:30 PM
New ZealandParliament buildings reinforced, some staff relocated after protesters' warningThe protesters show no sign of leaving.28 Feb 07:07 AM
New ZealandRemoval of self-isolation for vaxxed travellers 'sensible' - expertsDecision comes as 14,633 new community cases and 24 border cases were reported.28 Feb 07:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Struggling to tread water': GPs battle burnout and doctor shortageBay of Plenty general practices face doctor burnout and vacancy-filling issues.27 Feb 04:38 PM
New ZealandSmoking among young teens hits record lowWhile fewer year 10s are smoking a survey has found an increase in vaping.27 Feb 04:00 PM
